The -Established 1904- rinity ripod T T Volume CXVI Now then-Trinity! Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Number XVII Chaplain Board of Trustees to Meet Next Weekend; Search Will Discuss Budget and Tuition Rates KIP LYNCH ’22 BRENDAN W. CLARK ’21 Board meeting. In October, Enrollment and Student navirus pandemic. At the EXECUTIVE EDITOR EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Rojas declined to release Success Angel Perez and time, the College projected the Commission’s report, Director of Career Develop- a deficit of $7 million and a The Chaplain Trinity’s Board of Trus- citing that it was conside- ment Joseph Catrino on the loss of $120 million in early page Search Committee tees will be meeting Apr. 23- red “in-progress and the- topic of “design thinking.” April. However, these losses has begun review- Apr. 24 to consider the Col- refore not appropriate for Perez and Catrino previ- were later tempered by the ing applications for lege’s F.Y. 2022 budget and distribution at this time,” ously taught a course on the strong recovery of finan- the Dean of Reli- also review undergraduate and noted that it would subject to undergraduates. cial markets. In response gious and Spiritual tuition. Chief of Staff to the not be made available to Last year, the Board did to the COVID-19 pandemic, 3Life position. President Jason Rojas told the public or the faculty. not set a budget in April and the Board also announ- the Tripod that the Board At the time, Berger- drew on its full $10 million ced a decision last April to “will vote on the budget and Sweeney pledged to enga- line of credit with J.P. Mor- keep tuition and room and Trin Film set the tuition rate for next ge the community around gan Chase amidst the coro- board rates unchanged. year.” However, he added, Trinity’s future. Since that “final adoption…will take announcement in October, Festival place later in the spring Berger-Sweeney indica- MAURA KEARY ’22 which will allow for addi- ted that there would be FEATURES EDITOR tional time to continue wor- small group meetings in king with the Planning and The Tripod looks April to discuss the Com- Budget Council to collect mission’s suggestions. page into student additional information that On Friday, the Board will plans for the 10th will inform a final decision.” anniversary of also include a discussion of A copy of the agenda, student enrollment and fa- the Trinity Film reviewed by the Tripod, in- Festival, which is culty diversity led by the dicates that the Board of Academic and Campus Af- being celebrated Trustees will begin their 7 this May. fairs Committee as well as meeting by hearing from a discussion of the new debt the President’s Commis- and approval process led Instagram sion on Trinity’s Future. by the Financial and Phy- The Commission, which sical Resources Committee. generated ire from some in On Saturday, a plena- the faculty around its com- & Art ry session will be led by TRINITY COLLEGE position last April, relea- CAROLINE RICHARDS ’22 former Vice President for The Board of Trustees will meet this weekend, Apr. 23-24. sed a report at the October A&E EDITOR Caroline Rich- page CT House Majority ards ’22 pro- COVID Test Results: vides you with a list of Instagram Leader Jason Rojas on art accounts April 12 - April 19 to enrich your 9 news feed Cannabis Legalization GARRETT KIRK ’24 thing it will provide some Weekend NEWS EDITOR form of equity or justice,” as As of April 2021, over the legal repercussions dif- a dozen states have fully fer drastically for a Trinity legalized the recreational student that is caught with Recap use of cannabis. While Con- cannabis compared to a necticut has decriminalized Hartford resident who lives n=4173 ANNA BAUER ’23 a few streets over. SPORTS EDITOR the drug, the legislature has not yet fully legalized Cannabis’ legalization Sports Editor it for recreational use like could also provide further equity in the economic page Anna Bauer states such as Washington, realm, as this would lead ’23 provides California, Nevada, and re- to new job opportunities in a summary of cently New York, have. The the cannabis industry that the past week- Tripod sat down with Con- necticut House Majority were not previously avail- end’s sporting able, Rojas added. Rojas 0.62% Positive events Leader and Trinity College 12 Chief of Staff to the Presi- additionally advocates for 95.93% Negative Thank You, Brendan! dent, Associate Vice Pres- reinvesting the tax revenue back into communities and TheTripod expresses its gratitude ident for External Affairs 0.10% Inconclusive programs, emphasizing to and sincere appreciation to outgoing Jason Rojas to discuss the the Tripod that the discus- Editor-in-Chief Brendan W. Clark ’21, possible impact of Connecti- 3.35% Invalid sion has not been centered who has led the Tripod for the past cut legalizing cannabis. about whether to give this three semesters. Rojas told the Tripod In total, Trinity has conducted 4,173 PCR tests between Mon., that he sees there being money back, but where and Apr. 12 and Mon., Apr. 19, with an overall positive test rate of how to invest the money. We wish Brendan all the best as he benefits for the Hartford 0.62%. The inconclusive test rate was 0.10% while the invalid In the bill that was re- concludes his time at Trinity and community if cannabis is and negative test rates were 3.35% and 95.93%, respectively. cently voted out of the continues his studies at law school in legalized, saying for exam- As of Mon., Mar. 19, there were 40 active student cases and 71 the fall. ple, that he thinks “if any- see LEGALIZATION on page 3 students in quarantine due to close exposure. Published weekly at Trinity College, Hartford, CT TRINITYTRIPOD.COM 2 APRIL 20, 2021 The Tripod Editorial Trinity Tripod A Farewell from Brendan Clark Established in 1904 “Now then-Trinity!” Tripod Editor-in-Chief, ’20-’21 Editor-in-Chief This is the last time I no place in discourse will ’20, who brought the Tri- BRENDAN W. CLARK ’21 shall write to the Tripod fail and that the Tripod will pod back from the brink of Managing Editors as an undergraduate, and continue as it has to ensure death that has befallen so KAT NAMON ’22 it would be a lie to suggest that views and perspectives many other campus and lo- DANIEL J. NESBITT ’22 that there is not a tinge of are adequately represent- cal newspapers. In the past sadness, indeed, as I muse ed. We are nothing if not a several years, with the as- EXECUTIVE EDITOR on the value and fundamen- repository of thought and, sistance and leadership of KIP LYNCH ’22 tal necessity of a collegiate as Justice Brandeis has ob- Gillian, the Tripod has fo- daily to the life of a campus. served in perhaps among cused on serious reporting NEWS EDITORS SPORTS EDITORS It has been a singular the greatest judicial dicta of news and turned to bring JACK P. CARROLL ’24 ANNA BAUER ’23 honor to lead this paper for in the history of free speech Trinity reporting that ad- GARRETT KIRK ’24 MATEO VAZQUEZ ’21 the past three semesters. jurisprudence, “If there be dresses the great trials Although the nights have time to expose through and tribulations that we OPINION EDITORS A&E EDITORS been long and there have discussion, the falsehoods face. I was honored to be SKYLER SIMPKINS ’23 JOEY CIFELLI ’23 been many moments of ex- and fallacies, to avert the in charge of that reporting ALEX WECHT ’24 caroline richards ’22 asperation and frustration, evil by the processes of on the news desk, and I am in the end, the chance to education, the remedy to pleased to see that tradition FEATURES EDITORS SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER record and report on the be applied is more speech, carried on among the pres- KATIE CERULLE ’22 alexandra boursican ’23 affairs of this small liber- not enforced silence.” ent news editors. My staff, MAURA KEARY ’22 al arts College has been If there is anything that too, these past three se- BAILEY MCKEON ’22 BUSINESS MANAGER worth it. So often, when the Tripod should be re- mesters has demonstrated OLIVIA PAPP ’23 DIVYANSH GAUR ’21 we reminisce on the pas- membered for in the past an exemplary commitment sage of time, we observe four years, it is a restate- to the reporting we week to BITS & PIECES EDITOR STAFF WRITER its swiftness with a mea- ment of this eternal pre- develop, and a commitment LIZ FOSTER ’22 FAITH MONAHAN ’24 sure of regret. The same cept: that “more speech” is to those ideals which make is undoubtedly true here: always the best means to a newspaper long endure. my Mondays will be sig- encourage those democrat- I also look now to the The Trinity Tripod has been published by the students of Trinity Col- nificantly less exciting and ic values that we come to future, with optimism and lege since 1904. 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While vigorous and what the undergraduate my final hope is that theTri - spirited disagreement is experience and, to a larger pod continues in its noble welcome, censorship and extent, the ebb and flow of mission, always conscious the restriction of thought the history of a college is. of that duty it carries to the are the primary enemies, This commitment, how- ideals of democracy and antithetical to all that ever, is borne not by one in- the spirit of free discourse a democracy stands for. dividual alone. With grati- it is entrusted with foster- It is my hope and belief tude, I had the good fortune ing and preserving for all. that the supposition that of being mentored and ed- uncomfortable ideas have ucated by Gillian Reinhard - BWC NEWS Connecticut “Closer than We’ve VP Schaeffer Departs JACK P. CARROLL ’24 tions, and created “new sto- NEWS EDITOR rytelling and publications Ever Been” to Pot Legalization In an email addressed highlighting Trinity’s rela- continued from page one to be interested in entering Another worry expressed to students, faculty, and tionship with Hartford.” In this market that he “imag- is the idea that legalization Judiciary Committee, staff on Wednesday, Apr. an emailed response to the ines they will be able to.” could have a disproportion- proposals for tax revenue 14, President of the College Tripod, Schaeffer comment- Despite the potential ate impact on young people. include a variety of invest- Joanne Berger-Sweeney, ed that “It has been a great job prospects for students, Rojas noted that “there is a ment strategies, including announced that Trinity’s privilege to be a part of this Rojas does not see it chang- concern similar to alcohol,” adult education in the cor- Vice President for Commu- community, to help tell the ing the rules of the College as underage college stu- rection system to help pre- nications and Marketing Trinity story to the world in any major way, as Trini- dents could potentially buy pare inmates for life after Angela Schaeffer will be and to contribute to the im- ty must adhere to the Drug cannabis from peers who prison, local non-profit orga- moving on from her position portant work of moving the Free Schools and Commu- legally obtained the drug. nizations that serve under to launch a strategic consul- college forward. I’m proud of nity Act in order to continue A third concern men- resourced neighborhoods tancy. Berger-Sweeney in- what we’ve all accomplished receiving federal funding. tioned is the fact that such as Frog Hollow, as well dicated that Schaeffer will together – particularly over While there is great pub- “Younger people and older as counseling services and stay at the College through this very challenging year – lic interest in Connecticut people struggle with know- rehabilitation programs. the end of June “to allow for and I’m especially grateful legalizing cannabis, Rojas ing how much edibles to Rojas additionally dis- a smooth transition and to to my talented, dedicated, doesn’t think the bill will consume,” because they may cussed using the tax dollars provide me with time to de- and entirely awesome com- lead to a major increase in not truly realize how much derived from possible can- termine next steps regard- munications teammates.” drug use throughout the of the drug they have con- nabis sales to provide low ing this important role.” Over the course of the state. According to Rojas, sumed until after the fact, interest grants or loans to Schaeffer joined Trinity last five years, Trinity has data from states that have which could potentially lead prospective small business in Jan. 2017 after serving as seen numerous other ad- legalized the drug show an to accidental overdoses. operators. This practice the Chief Communications ministrators depart from initial spike in consump- While there are serious would also keep the canna- Officer at Williams College their roles at the College. tion, but that numbers arguments to be made for bis industry from becoming where she worked for six As many as nine former eventually return back near both sides of the issue, le- corporatized, and “ensure years. Additionally, Schaef- senior administrators that where they initially were. galization will only move as those most impacted by the fer was the Director of Com- the Tripod compiled from However, Rojas and his far as the state legislature war on drugs are going to be munications and Marketing the President’s letters to the colleagues recognize the pos- allows it to. At the moment, able to benefit from what is at Johns Hopkins Univer- community. These include sible downsides of doing so. Rojas says that the state is a new market and industry sity, as well as a writer for Vice President for Enroll- One concern is the ef- “Closer than we’ve ever been as we have seen in the oth- The Washington Post, a re- ment and Student Success fect the bill would have on to legalization,” although er states that have legal- porter for The News & Ob- Angel Perez who is current- road safety, as it is more there still may not be enough ized adult use of cannabis.” server Publishing Compa- ly the Chief Executive Offi- difficult for police to -eval votes to change public policy Legalizing cannabis ny, and a correspondent for cer of the National Associa- uate whether a person is just yet. There are “15 or 16 could even provide employ- The Philadelphia Inquirer. tion for College Admissions high than drunk. The ques- hard no’s” that don’t provide ment for Trinity students, as Beyond her work for Counseling (NACAC), as tion arose whether citizens a wide margin for passage there are a variety of ancil- the Summit plan, Berg- well as Dean of Academ- would be more likely to drive given there are 97 Demo- lary jobs (accounting, legal, er-Sweeney reported that ic Affairs and professor of while under the influence crats in the House leaving a 5 marketing or operation of Schaeffer’s team redesigned mathematics Melanie Stein if the substance were legal- or 6 vote margin for passage retail establishments) that Trinity’s website, developed who left Trinity in 2019 to ized, and this is an issue (76 votes are needed to pass come with the legalization new admissions marketing become the Dean of the Rojas says he and his col- legislation), plus the Senate of this substance. Rojas says materials, improved inter- School of Humanities and leagues are still considering. needing to pass it as well. that if Trinity students were nal and crisis communica- Sciences at Ithaca College. Chaplain Search Committee Examining Applications, Though Some Express Frustration About the Process for Buddhist Life Garret and would be happy to candidates or nominations” The Rt. Rev. Steven KIP LYNCH ’22 Condon. He described his have the Episcopal tradi- for the search committee. Charleston ’71 emphasized EXECUTIVE EDITOR involvement, along with tion continue. He added Bitar further described the importance of the chap- The search committee Trinity Zen Advisor John that he was confident that how “whenever we reach laincy within the Trinity for the next College Chap- Elias, in the focus groups the Episcopal Church will out, they listen to us, but College community in a lain and Dean of Spiritual that preceded the posting retain a central role in the the issue is that we are comment to the Tripod. and Religious Life has be- of the job description as life of the Chapel no matter cut off from the process. A Native American of the gun to examine applica- well as later discussions who is chosen for the job. First, forming the search Choctaw people, Charles- tions with the intention of with the head of the search The Tripod also reached committee. Second, being ton was born in Oklahoma, hiring on Jul. 1, the start committee, Dean of Stu- out to Program Coordinator involved in the search in studied religion at Trinity, of the College’s fiscal year. dent Life and Director of for Muslim Life Maryam any way.” She detailed how and received a master’s While applications are still The Bantam Network Jody Bitar ’16 for comment on the search committee nev- in divinity from Episcopal accepted after the deadline Goodman, and President of the role of the Muslim faith er sought input from mem- Divinity School. He lat- of Apr. 9, they will not re- the College Joanne Berg- community in the search bers of the OSRL; instead, er served as Bishop of the ceive “full consideration” er-Sweeney. Condon stated process. Bitar described the impetus was on OSRL Episcopal Diocese of Alaska from the search commit- that, given the opportuni- how she was allowed to to reach out to the admin- and Dean of Episcopal Di- tee. In line with last week’s ty provided by the search submit nominations for istration with its concerns. vinity School. He stated in coverage, the Tripod ex- committee to conduct inter- students, staff, and alum- The opportunity to submit part that “the chaplaincy amined the role of the Of- views with candidates, he ni to the focus groups con- questions to the search at Trinity is where the idea fice of Spiritual and - Reli “felt involved in the search.” ducted by the administra- committee was entirely of community is constantly gious Life (OSRL) in the Despite the absence of tion, but did not submit at the request of OSRL. tested…Trinity is ahead of search process, in addition any ordination requirement nominations to the search Bitar revealed her con- the historic curve in recog- to reaching out to alum- in the job description, he committee itself. She ex- cern over the lack of em- nizing the need for ethical ni and ordained priests stated that the “wording of pressed frustration over phasis on applicants being and spiritual values to be in the Episcopal Church. the current job description the process, stating “we able to work with many central in the formation In attempting to under- may be enough to attract a weren’t consulted when other faith communities, of any society.” Charleston stand the participation of decent number of Episcopal they formed the search stating “what worries me described how “The chap- various faith groups in the priests.” Condon remarked committee…we did not the most is we don’t know laincy is a meeting ground search for the next chap- that he had good relation- know that they were form- what the next chaplain’s and a laboratory. It tests lain, the Tripod reached ships with past chaplains ing a search committee, and experience or knowledge the limits of our ability to out to Associate Chaplain at Trinity over the years nobody asked us about any [of the subject] will be.” listen, learn, and respect.” 4 APRIL 13, 2021 Student Government Association (SGA) Hosts “Meet the Candidates Event” in Preparation for SGA Elections FAITH MONAHAN ’24 pass/fail any classes they campus.” His work has in- students and to facilitate nior Class president. Shawn STAFF WRITER wanted… and to be exempt- cluded facilitating the incor- more organization in the Olstein ’22, who served as ed from required withdraw- poration of diversity in Trin- completion of SGA projects. a senator of the class last This Sunday, SGA held al and academic probation.” ity’s curriculums as a new Foster and Donohoe are fall, is running for this its “Meet the Candidates” On policies for improving member of the Curriculum running jointly for the po- position as well. The two event for the upcoming ac- diversity and inclusion on Committee. As a contributor sitions of Vice President of spoke about how they have ademic year. The presiden- campus, Stone hopes to to the Umoja Coalition, he Communications. Both cur- worked together in the past tial candidates include Jack work with Admissions and hopes to continue his work rently serve as Senators for year. Ghosh stated some of Stone ’22 and Jederick Es- to remove the perimeter and to create a program their class. They will split her goals, including solv- trella ’22. Leah Herbin ’22 fence around Trinity’s cam- that will allow students to the term evenly. Foster hopes ing “issues of equity with and Maddy White ’22 are pus, “it’s ugly, it’s ineffective, acclimate “to this climate in to up Trinity College’s social job applications and grad running for Vice President. and it only serves as a sym- August a month before oth- media game, something she school applications.” Ol- Liz Foster ’22 and Clare bol of separation and segre- er students to facilitate a has worked on this year by stein commented that “we’re Donohoe ’22 are running gation between Trinity and culture and a cohort system starting the SGA twitter ac- just looking forward toward jointly for VP of Communi- the greater Hartford com- for students to successfully count, improve relations be- making sure that this tran- cations and will split their munity.” Noting Trinity’s complete college together,” to tween the Tripod and SGA, sition years for seniors… term. Renita Washington ’22 success with its COVID-19 prevent promising students, and create transparency is as smooth as possible.” is running for re-election as response, Stone said in the especially those from lower between SGA and students. Jason Farrell ’23 is run- VP of the Multicultural Af- event that “there’s no reason income brackets that had Donohoe has experience ning for re-election as the ’23 fairs Council. Jason Farrell that Trinity College cannot less resources in high school, running Peter B’s espresso class president. In his opin- ’23 is running to be President lead on issues of campus cli- from struggling while at Instagram, and she hopes to ion, one of the main issues on of the Class of ’23, and Bri- mate… We were able to keep Trinity. On the note of mak- “highlight the hidden gems campus is standards and ac- anna Andrade ’24 is running students on campus because ing Trinity a better campus of the Hartford community.” cessibility: “we need to figure to be president of the Class we had a really aggressive for its students, “There are Washington is running out how to create a campus of ’24. The elections will approach to [COVID-19].” so many capabilities with for re-election for her cur- culture where all students take place from Wednesday, Estrella currently serves being on this campus… we rent position as MAC Vice feel safe and all students Apr. 21 to Thursday, Apr. 22. on SGA as a Senator for the just need to make space.” President. During the event, feel like they can push them- Stone is currently serv- Class of ’22. In his opening Herbin is the current she spoke on her leadership selves… we came here to get ing as Vice President of statement, Estrella spoke on ’22 Class President and is goals for Trinity both as a degrees, not figure out how SGA and has served in SGA the need for a more connect- running for Vice President current student and as a to have a healthy campus for the past 3 years. In his ed campus, “We’re a small of SGA. She is the social future alum, “Trinity has to culture. This stuff should opening statement, Stone community, and in small- chair of the Umoja Coali- accept its history and accept be closer to figured out than said, “we can tackle really ness we should be overcom- tion and a member of the its past and take account- it is,” Farrell continued, big issues that this campus municating… It requires Ivy Society. She hopes to ability to for it [sic]… The “That goes hand in hand faces in really innovative someone in multiple spaces utilize her involvements on work doesn’t stop, we need with accessibility… stu- and creative ways.” As a to facilitate that communi- campus with Greek Life to commitment... Once I grad- dents have to look a little too long-standing member on cation and facilitate that help create, “The momen- uate from Trinity, I’m not hard for these opportunities the Academic Affairs Com- trust.” In order to accom- tum we need… I really hope going to stop committing and resources on campus.” mittee, Stone focused on the plish this, he hopes to have we can bring everything myself to the work that I’ve Brianna Andrade is importance of mental health monthly meetings with stu- together and have the con- done. As MAC VP, Washing- running for Class of ’24 and his previous work on dent leaders from all parts versations we need to have.” ton hopes to continue, “call- President, and she current- the issue, “making sure that of campus to reinstitute stu- White has been a mem- ing on alumni and the board ly serves as a Senator for coming out of a pandem- dent power, “My whole pur- ber of SGA for the past three of trustees to help factor in the Class of ’24. She said ic when students are suf- pose is to reimagine campus years, and she was the Vice this work and do this work.” during the event, “Going fering from mental health culture… I want to connect President of Communica- This is Nayantara into my sophomore year I that they have the support us, and realistically put us tions in the fall. She hopes Ghosh’s ’22 first term on want to band together with they need at Trinity… Last all in a room together...We to reinstitute the practice of SGA as Senator of the Class my senators, if elected of spring, I was very insistent can remove a gate, but real- preparing minutes in SGA of ’22, and she hopes to con- course, especially for stu- on students being able to istically the divide is still on meetings to help inform tinue her leadership as se- dents of color on campus.”

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In an Apr. 7 article, The Williams Record In an Apr. 14 article, The Bates Student In an Apr. 15 article, The Wesleyan Argus reported that the College used WiFi data as a reported that Bates was in the midst of a reported that the University’s Pandemic Planning part of its investigation into the Feb. 26 Wood Salmonella outbreak following a COVID-19 Committee released an updated vaccination House party in which 127 students were removed outbreak. The Student reported that 14 students plan in which students will receive the two-dose from campus after violating COVID-19 rules reported Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms to Bates Pfizer vaccine instead of the one-dose Johnson prohibiting indoor gatherings. The article noted Health Services (BHS). However, the article noted & Johnson (J&J) vaccine. The Argus indicated that in March, Dean of the College Marlene that an informal poll on Instagram conducted that the University’s plans to administer the J&J Sandstrom stated that it was unlikely that by The Student indicated that the number is vaccine were disrupted after the Federal Drug Williams would use WiFi data to track students potentially much higher: over 400 respondents Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease who attended a gathering at Gladden House on reported having similar symptoms during the Control (CDC) advised that the distribution of Mar. 20 after which a number of students tested previous week. In an email from Tuesday Apr. the vaccine be paused after adverse symptoms positive for COVID-19. Director of Campus 13, Dr. Paige Picard of the BHS stated that the of blood clots were reported in six women. After Safety and Security (CSS) Dave Boyer indicated GI symptoms could be attributed to the presence the announcement about the J&J vaccine, that the College, “per its policy for emergency of Salmonella bacteria. Picard stated that, “While the University worked with the Community access of information, can use that data only Salmonella is a foodborne illness, on rare occasions, Health Center (CHC) to develop an alternative when exceptions arise that are ‘based on legal it can be spread through person-to-person method of vaccination in consultation with the action (such as court order), involve health contact.” While the College has not confirmed the Connecticut Department of Public Health. In the and/or safety of an individual or group, or [are] origins of the Salmonella bacteria, The Student same article, The Argus noted that graduate and prompted by urgen college business needs.” reported that many students who have contacted undergraduate students are eligible to sign up Additionally, the Record reported that the BHS experienced GI symptoms after eating a for a vaccination appointment. However, remote College’s CSS increased its presence in students’ popular vegan pad thai that was served at lunch students and those in isolation or quarantine at residential spaces. After the Wood House party, on Thursday, Apr. 8. Dining services began an the time of their appointment are not eligible. over 160 interviews were conducted; in these investigation and sent samples of the vegan pad Medical Director Thomas McLarney indicated interviews, students indicated that similar thai to a lab for testing. However, Picard noted that that students are able to get the vaccine at violations were regularly occurring in dorms. this testing may not provide a conclusive result. other locations in Middletown where they prefer. OPINION On Microagressions, “Speaking Good English,” and Race ELIZABETH ZHENG ’22 cents. Nonetheless, I under- because of their group mem- as Spanish. In response to to be a microaggression. stand that complimenting bership.” The person mak- people’s comments, I ex- They tended to resonate CONTRIBUTING WRITER people who do a good job in ing the comments may be plained to them about the with me about this issue. and PROF. DAVID REUMAN speaking a second language otherwise well-intentioned difference between the pro- Last but not least, as a seems to be a nice and and unaware of the poten- nunciation of certain Chi- takeaway message, I think CONTRIBUTING WRITER friendly thing, so I still took tial impact of their words. nese language and that of that it is important for us One evening recently, it as a compliment when In the case mentioned English, which makes it to be thoughtful of what I was talking with sever- I heard his response. This above, I think that it seems difficult for Chinese people we say to people. What we al Mather staff members, reminds me of a term that hard to determine if the to pronounce some English say can have both intend- and one of them suddenly I learned in my social psy- person is making the com- words in a “standardized” ed and unintended conse- asked me how long I have chology class: microaggres- ments in a hostile or friend- been here in America, and sion. In addition, it gave me ly way, which made me I said this was my third inspiration to carry out a confused at that moment. “What we say can have both year here. He replied, “No survey on Instagram. Before Following the incident intended and unintended conse- wonder why you speak good getting into the survey, it is that occurred, I decided to quences. Sometimes, when you English.” When I heard his necessary to clarify the con- do a survey on social media words, my first instinct led cept of a microaggression. to see what people think of are coming with good intentions me to utter a simple “thank Microaggression, accord- this. My question was: “Do and trying to be friendly to oth- you” back to him. Howev- ing to Columbia psychology you consider it as a micro- er people, it may appear as a hos- er, deep down in my heart, professor and author of Mi- aggression when people tell I honestly did not enjoy croaggressions in Everyday Asian American or non-En- tile message that makes others hearing this type of state- Life: Race, Gender, and Sex- glish native speakers that uncomfortable in the situation.” ment. The reason is that a ual Orientation Dr. Derald they ‘speak good English?’” lot of people keep assum- Wing Sue, is a term used I simply put a “Yes” but- way that seems universal quences. Sometimes, when ing that most Asian Amer- for “brief and commonplace ton and a “No” button as a to everyone. In addition, I you are coming with good icans have heavy accents daily verbal, behavioral or poll on my Instagram story. told them how disappoint- intentions and trying to be Surprisingly, the result of ing it is for us to speak com- friendly to other people, “Sue defines microaggressions the survey shows that 79% prehensible English while it may appear as a hostile of the people voted “Yes,” people are still referring to message that makes others as ‘brief, everyday exchanges and 21% of people voted our English as bad just be- uncomfortable in the situa- that send denigrating messag- “No.” During the process of cause we have a stronger tion. On the other hand, in es to certain individuals because the survey, many people di- accent which makes our this situation of speaking a rect messaged me and told pronunciation “wrong” in second language specifical- of their group membership.’” me about how they thought their mind. From the peo- ly, it is also of great impor- of this question person- ple who voted “Yes” in the tance to understand that as when speaking English. I environmental indignities, ally. One person told me survey, I realized that most long as others are speaking have been through this be- whether intentional or un- that, “Of course it is not a of them were international in a comprehensible way, it fore when people thought I intentional, that communi- microaggression, because students who do speak En- should not be considered as did not speak good English cate hostile, derogatory, or you are speaking a second glish as a second language if they speak the language just because I had a strong negative attitudes toward language, and people are themselves, as well as some badly just because they have accent. As a result, to me, stigmatized or culturally giving you a compliment on school staff or other stu- a heavier accent. This might it seems that one individu- marginalized groups.” Sue that.” There were also other dents with an interest in seem to be a tiny issue that al was just assuming that defines microaggressions as people who tried to compare psychology. People who had does not even matter in our most Asian Americans were “brief, everyday exchanges my situation here with their indirect or direct personal daily lives, but you never not supposed to speak “good that send denigrating mes- own situations while learn- experiences like mine usu- know how such words can English” without strong ac- sages to certain individuals ing a second language, such ally tended to consider this affect a person negatively. The Source of Your Motivation Matters: Why Intrinsic Motivation Beats Out Extrinsic Motivation Every Time SKYLER SIMPKINS ’23 After working out, the extrinsic motivation begs. being healthier. As anyone will corrupt and destroy OPINION EDITOR rush of endorphins makes Above I described a could imagine, this is not any semblance of mental most of us feel good. When multitude of different in- ideal and should be avoid- health you once cherished. I think all of us can agree working out for prolonged spirations to begin your ed at all costs – but how do To avoid all of this negativ- that working out is gener- periods of time, we will be- journey to a better phy- ally a good thing. Taking come dependent upon this sique, and they are all valid the opportunity to improve feeling, pushing us to work in the sense that they begin “To avoid all of this negativi- yourself is almost univer- out every day. Exercising you on that journey; but sally the right choice. In- ty, you must be intrinsically mo- consistently is a good thing, when you are extrinsically spiration to hit the gym can but dependence upon a feel- motivated by what others tivated when you begin some- manifest itself in several ing emoted by working out think of you or how you feel thing, especially working out.” different ways: a better ap- is quite the contrary. In- looking in the mirror, you pearance, a healthier phy- run the risk of joining a cy- clical mechanism of guilt. you do this? I believe the ity, you must be intrinsical- “Intrinsic motivation should You work out, look in the answer lies within your mo- ly motivated when you be- be the motivator for putting on mirror, and feel good about tivations; if you center your gin something, especially your progress, then one day emotions on what is intrin- working out. Instead of be- the cardio YouTube video and fol- you skip the workout or eat sically beneficially instead ing motivated by what oth- lowing it five days a week, rath- that extra cookie. When of extrinsically rewarded, ers want you to be, think er than endogenous opioids.” you look in the mirror after you can avoid the guilt cycle. instead about what is the that singular cheat day, you Intrinsic motivations healthiest version of you will see new imperfections, have continually been prov- that still makes you happy. sique, or just to give your trinsic motivation should more fat, less tone, and that en to be more beneficial Whoever that person is is mind some much-needed be the motivator for putting guilt will practically eat overall to goals set for all perfect and always remem- alone time. Most of the rea- on the cardio YouTube video you alive. This is incredi- age groups. If you are ex- ber that. Your opinion is sons for working out are and following it five days a bly dangerous and where trinsically motivated and the only one that matters adequate and good for both week, rather than endog- the paradox of athleticism fail, you will be much more when it comes to your ap- the mind and body, but it is enous opioids. While this plays its ace. Your happi- likely to quit. If you are pearance, and if you fol- the vicious cycle one enters cycle is dangerous, I believe ness becomes based on the encapsulated within the low your opinion instead themselves into once get- the much worse cycle relat- image in the mirror the guilt cycle, you will contin- of societal archetypes, ting entrenched in the rush. ed to athleticism is the one next day instead of purely ually fail every day which you are the brave one. 6 APRIL 20, 2021 Looting Only Exacerbates the Urban Crisis and Does Nothing to Achieve Meaningful Change In Our Cities ALEX WECHT ’24 have seen that black-major- Looting, advances the view which bears this warning ful slogan is also Osterweil’s OPINION EDITOR ity urban cores have too of- that looting is actually good. up front: “the scanning, Twitter handle). Perhaps Over the past twelve ten suffered from the worst She maintains that looting uploading and distribution when a “looter” comes to months, we have seen a of poverty, crime, inade- constitutes a redistribu- of this book without per- “loot” Osterweil’s residence massive surge of protests, quate housing, and lack of tion of wealth from rich to mission is a theft of the au- and steal the computer on riots, and looting. The residential mobility. Among poor. Osterweil sees looting thor’s intellectual property.” which she wrote this book, closed economy and strict the most inflammatory in American cities today Wait, I thought Osterweil she will find means of- re restrictions on daily life problems confronting large- as wholly consistent with was against private proper- covering her stolen property have led to increased pov- ly minority populations in great revolutionary events ty? Well – oh, never mind. that somehow do not require erty, uncertainty, anxiety, these urban areas have been such as the Storming of the Osterweil defends loot- her to seek assistance from and a number of other dis- instances of police brutality. Bastille and the Boston Tea ing in part on the basis of the “racist” police or more tasteful ramifications. To Together, these and other Party. She bemoans police an assumption that it re- broadly from the evil “na- make matters worse, a se- symptoms and manifes- violence, which she views as distributes wealth from rich tion-state” and its “fascist” ries of police injustices have tations of the urban crisis endemic to our system, and white people to poor black components (all of which caused major disgust and have led to growing social she argues that the entire people. Facts will not get in she condemns). It would cer- outrage across the coun- and political unrest in urban structure of government and her way. She is Robin Hood tainly be a great irony if she try. Some people have even communities. People are de- society in what she labels after all. She ignores the were to fall victim to the vi- turned to looting or other manding change, and we see “the so-called United States reality that many looters olence that she champions. forms of anarchy in an ef- this demand in many forms. of America” is corrupt to are in fact affluent white Here in the United fort to gain attention. Ultra- As many Americans its very core. She claims to people (like herself) as mul- States of America, we en- right-wing fanatics, incited gained the ability to sub- seek an elimination of pri- tiple media accounts have joy the right as citizens to by our former President, urbanize following World vate property and even crit- documented repeatedly in participate in elections, to even stormed and looted our War II (and especially be- icizes wage-earning work connection with “Antifa” protest, and to speak our nation’s Capitol: a spectacle ginning in the mid 1950s), as evidence of the evils of riots in many American cit- opinions due to the all-pow- not seen since the British those who couldn’t move capitalism. Though she does ies. Osterweil completely erful freedom of speech. No sacked the place in 1812. were locked in place – both not mention Karl Marx, it omits the fact that looting doubt dialogue and learning Ultra-left-wing “Antifa” and financially and socially. The is impossible to ignore the destroys wealth earned by about urbanization and the similar groups have also redlining of certain neigh- powerful inspiration she the hard work of working ongoing crisis of our cities taken to our cities’ streets borhoods according to race draws from the iconic so- women and men, many of can benefit from a broad to express their discontent. or other disfavored char- cialist thinker and writer. whom are black themselves, range of scholarly works Aside from the nau- acteristics contributed to Osterweil certainly is fer- or are recent immigrants, or from thinkers of all manner seating, disappointing, declining investments in vent in her beliefs and her are themselves minorities of political and cultural per- un-patriotic storming of areas that needed the most passion, and she lacks any who have been oppressed spectives. In this enterprise the Capitol on Jan. 6, we’ve investment. Some people fear in advancing her views. here and elsewhere. Then, even the vitriolic can some- seen that angry mobs have left behind in the poorest In Defense of Looting there is this gem: “Riots times have its place. But mostly taken to the streets urban areas came to feel takes concerns over injus- are violent, extreme, and Vicky Osterweil’s screed lies in cities. The urban crisis that they were being sucked tice to absurd extremes. femme as fuck.” Apart from well beyond even this wide that afflicts many of our na- dry of opportunity as a Osterweil’s book reads like the jarring offensiveness spectrum. Looting promotes tion’s cities is haunting, and whole. In recent months, a lampoon, as if it was writ- and sexism of this rhetoric, wildly illicit acts and incites the recent events of looting the killing of George Floyd ten by someone attempting what can it possibly mean? the violence and danger have only made it worse. as well as other tumultu- to caricature or satirize a Thrown into shock, the read- that inevitably accompany Redlining has left a sor- ous events have aggravated neo-Marxist, uber-extreme, er is simply left to wonder. them. It can hardly be said ry legacy, and suburbaniza- the preexisting crisis, fu- left-of-left viewpoint. Oster- The introduction to Os- that looting is “necessary” tion has been far from an eling the fire and igniting weil, who is white and trans- terweil’s book is, truly, the for any meaningful change unmitigated blessing. In protests, riots, and looting. gender, purports to speak most outrageous gibberish to the crisis. Urbanization some places, and in varying Now into the debate on behalf of black people. I have ever read. She tells should be examined closely, degrees, cities have been steps Vicky Osterweil (I She purports to favor free us she is not a “trained his- in all its grandeur, in all its deserted without capital, use Osterweil as an exam- and open looting of proper- torian.” That is surprising- squalor, and at every oth- resulting in a loss of oppor- ple here as she shares the ty that others have worked ly obvious. What could one er spot on the continuum. tunity for many inhabitants view of many involved in hard to earn (“wealth trans- expect from a book with a Looting points no way for- with plummeting standards the looting events). Oster- fer,” she calls it), yet she chapter entitled “All Cops ward, it points only down, to of living. In particular, we weil’s book, In Defense of has copyrighted her book Are Bastards?” (This hate- a miserable and chaotic hell. Adopt or Rescue Animals; Don’t Buy from a Breeder SKYLER SIMPKINS ’23 understand is the complete than ever before. I wanted from a breeder while also Even if you do not have the OPINION EDITOR misunderstanding associ- to rescue too, and I got the financially supporting their resources to take in an ani- ated with buying: a spe- opportunity much earlier cruel treatment of my soon- mal, if you see an animal in I think all of us have cific animal breed will not than I expected. About a to-be best friends. You do not need in your neighborhood, constantly heard the cry of make that animal perfect. year ago I found some kit- need that expensive, rare call someone who can help. all animal shelters: “Adopt, The friendship between You can always do some- don’t shop.” I am sure that you and your animal makes thing, even by just putting most of us whole-heartedly “Even if you do not have the the perfect and inseparable your leftovers out for the agree with the statement, pair, not drowning thou- resources to take in an animal... feral neighborhood cat to but when you really want sands of dollars on a breed call someone who can help.” have a nice meal one night. that French Bulldog, you that looks pretty in bows. I plead, do not support busi- throw that sentiment to When a pregnant cat tens under a barn, emaciat- breed of animal to fill your nesses that you do not eth- the wind and fund breeders walked into my grand- ed and looking for a home. heart; the gray-striped cat ically align with – breeding who often treat their ani- mother’s backdoor, I re- I brought those kittens abandoned down the street being one with which none mals horribly. In the back of member being so excited as home, got them checked will do even more for you. of us should agree. We your head, you agree with a girl barely four years old. out by the veterinarian, and It should be noted that must stop the flow of mon- that statement, but you She was abandoned and gave them a chance to live a rescuing comes in all forms. ey to these breeders to end want that specific-looking looking for a safe place to life free of feral antics. I am You can pick up a mistreat- their unethical practices. dog who will fulfill all your give birth to her beautiful blessed that I got a chance ed or abandoned animal Leave your heart and home Instagram fantasies. This kittens. It was one of those to meet and love Cable and from your neighborhood, or open to new animals that is the root of the reason kittens that has become Domino (and yes, named af- you could go to the animal will come into your life un- animal shelters have start- my lifelong best friend, and ter X-Men characters). All shelter and make the life of announced looking for help. ed using this catchy motto. that I could not imagine life this is to say that I cannot one of those beautiful crea- Trust me, they will end Something I do believe an- without. Snowball is now imagine filling my home tures so much better. One up helping you a lot more imal shelters should begin sixteen years old and better with animals that come is not better than the other. than you are helping them. to illustrate and all of us FEATURES Trinity Plans to Host 10th Anniversary of Annual Film Festival Under Unprecedented Circumstances is involved in producing a 2021 Organizing Commit- the responsibility to create makers from around the MAURA KEARY ’22 festival. In normal condi- tee said, “We acknowledge a once-in-a-decade celebra- world. While following safe- FEATURES EDITOR tions, the films created by the substantial systemic tion. Jones explained that ty and health guidelines, the Although the Trini- accepted filmmakers would barriers and hurdles that the festival will still run, Trinity Film Festival team ty Film Festival will most be screened at Cinestudio, BIPOC artists face when whether it be in-person or is looking forward to seeing likely not take the same with an awards ceremony navigating our industry.” virtual. It will be a “re-in- all films and filmmakers in form as previous years, Jes- taking place immediately They hope this award will vented” experience but will May to “celebrate under- sica Jones ’21 is confident after. This way, students bring the campus and the still celebrate young film- graduate film excellence.” that the staff is dedicated from around the world are film industry closer to “the to putting together a suc- able to share their love for world they aspire to be in.” cessful event for the 10th filmmaking and have the To fulfill this commit- anniversary of the festival. opportunity to engage with ment, the festival team has Jones is the Head of each other. The event nor- created an award that is Event Coordination and mally draws a large audi- dedicated to celebrating the Head of External Rela- ence from the Trinity Col- works of Black, Indigenous tions for the festival. She lege community as well as filmmakers and filmmakers has been involved with the students from all over the of color: the BIPOC Excel- festival since her first year northeast region of the U.S. lence in Film Award. “This,” at Trinity College. “It was For the 10th annual fes- said Jones, “is merely a actually one of the first -or tival, the staff has made a small step toward achieving ganizations that I joined,” specific commitment to be- the equal and just world we she said. “I have always gin discussions to increase aspire to live in, but we hope had a passion for film and the presence of BIPOC that this initiative pushes us wanted to make sure that films and filmmakers. “We a little closer to it.” The ini- engaging with the film com- want the festival to truly tiative is being introduced munity at Trinity was at reflect the values our team with the hopes of increas- the top of my priorities.” stands for, and that we ac- ing the presence of BIPOC Trinity Film Festival is a knowledge the substantial filmmakers. This award volunteer organization run systemic barriers and hur- will hopefully increase the by students, for students. dles that BIPOC artists diversity within the Festi- Throughout the school year face when navigating our val and reflect their team a team of student volun- industry. We want to be part values in order to become teers meet to coordinate of the solution,” Jones ex- part of the wider solution. festival logistics, market the plained. On this initiative, With the 10th anniver- TRINITYFILMFESTIVAL.COM event, and learn about what the Trinity Film Festival sary of the festival comes The Red Carpet at the 2019 Trinity Film Festival. Mental Health and the COVID Calendar at Trinity BAILEY MCKEON ’22 Days and no spring break. sage that mental health mester and for finals. First- that other NESCAC schools FEATURES EDITOR While the College’s calendar is unimportant,” a junior years, who have been at- have been able to give their is understandable in that expressed. “I understand tempting to adjust to college students a day off, leading As we embark upon the it attempts to mitigate the administrators are wary during a year when college Bantams to hope that their final three weeks of class- opportunity for students to that COVID cases may in- life is quite unusual and in- institution can do the same. es of the spring semester, travel off campus and risk crease if we have a break, tense, indicated that “giving This comparison has fos- many students have taken exposure to the coronavirus, but I think there needs to us a day or two off would tered a feeling of frustration the time to reflect upon the the students, faculty, and be some sort of compro- allow us to press the reset in the student body as their semester so far. Much of staff are suffering as a re- mise that results in giving button and be ready for the needs are both not being this reflection has not been sult. This condensed sched- students break time while last few weeks of classes.” A met and do not feel heard. prompted by the Tripod ule has led to widespread still staying safe because senior voiced a similar sen- A sophomore believes that but instead has been a re- depletion of energy, im- at the end of the day both timent: “Just one day would “If UMASS Amherst can ality that Trinity students mense stress, mental health COVID and mental health give us the chance to reset give their nearly 30,000 un- have been forced to confront struggles, and a cyclical can be deadly,” they added. and catch up on health and dergraduate students days throughout the progression feeling of “just getting by.” Many students are ex- personal needs, putting us off periodically throughout of the semester as they cope “You can ask any student pressing that this break is in a better position to finish the fall and spring, Trini- with and understand their on campus how they’re doing vital to their performance out this semester strong.” ty can certainly give their stress, exhaustion, and and they’ll tell you they’re in the remainder of the se- The petition also notes 2,000 students one day off.” physical and mental health. exhausted,” one senior com- As a result of this, Trinity mented. A first year noted students have started a pe- that “this year has certainly tition requesting a day off, taken a toll on our well-be- a mental health day, to “al- ing.” Another student report- low students and professors ed an instance where their to either catch up on work professor conducted a survey or take a day of rest with- to check in on the wellbe- out fear of getting behind.” ing of the students in their Trinity College designed class. Out of the twenty-five a condensed semester as a students in the class, not part of the special calendar one reported that they were for the 2020-2021 school mentally “okay.” The profes- year as a reaction to the sor also indicated a level of COVID-19 pandemic. As a distress and exhaustion and part of this design, students voiced that the creation of the and professors are pushed survey was a result of feel- to fit an entire semester’s ing burned out themselves. worth of material in a short- Due to the structure of er period of time. Addition- the semester, specifically ally, Trinity planned for its CHANGE.ORG the lack of breaks, many students to complete these students believe that the The petition for a Mental Health Day can be found on change.org. The goal has been intensive weeks of study “school is sending the mes- consistently increasing as more students have signed. More than 600 individuals without a break: no Trinity have signed the petition as of Monday, Apr. 19 at 2:30 p.m. 8 APRIL 20, 2021 Jan Cohn Lecture in American Studies: A Discussion With Professors Davarian Baldwin and Ananya Roy OLIVIA PAPP ’23 ing research and scholar- motivated violence against close proximity to the urban of urban communities. FEATURES EDITOR ship in topics concerning black people, played an inte- universities. Baldwin also Both Ananya Roy and displacement, dispossession, gral role in improving racial argues that urban universi- Davarian Baldwin were The Jan Cohn Lecture and social change. Both Roy equality during this time. ties become the employers, highly knowledgeable and was held last Monday, Apr. and Baldwin centered their Baldwin described 2020 and thus can dictate wag- eloquent with their words. 12, 2021 and featured a dis- intellectual discussion on as a “moment of crisis and es in negative ways. The Grappling with such deli- cussion between Professor Baldwin’s new book called, possibility.” From the horror book is about portraying a cate and difficult matters, of American Studies Da- In The Shadow of the Ivory of discrimination 2020 has vision for urban life that both speakers did a fan- varian Baldwin and Anan- Tower: How Universities are brought about, it is very pos- provides a more equitable tastic job bringing to light ya Roy. This lecture is an Plundering Our Cities. The sible to work towards a more relationship between ur- racial absurdities and in- annual event that honors event was held as a Webi- socially just society. Roy also ban universities and cities. constancies in modern day the memory of Jan Cohn, nar on Zoom, organized by described 2020 as a “moment While universities, the urban settings. Confronting G. Keith Funston Professor professors in the American of uprising and crisis.” The supposed moral compass of issues head on, Baldwin and of American Literature and Studies Department at Trin- year could certainly be clas- society stand by, university Roy were asking and an- American Studies, who was ity College. Roy is a strong sified as a year to learn and police prove to be ripping swering the hard questions the first woman to serve as social advocate and aims grow from, if nothing else. apart urban communities, that will make American dean of the faculty at Trin- to pave the way for future Roy centered her discussion they argued. The police at citizens more cognizant of ity College. This lecture scholarship. She believes at- on racist acts of 2020 on uni- some urban academic in- racial inequality in urban covers important topics taining a higher education versities, stating that the stitutions follow the front settings. Conversations like regarding American Stud- is critical in defending hu- uprisings have most defi- lines in land regimes, pro- these are inevitably going ies. Davarian Baldwin is a man rights. As scholars and nitely come to universities. tecting white students first to improve American soci- leading urbanist, historian, leading professors, both Roy However, Roy claimed that and foremost, and regulat- ety in positive, more inclu- and cultural critic who is and Baldwin have dedicated the work being done at uni- ing behaviors and lifestyles sive, and socially just ways. now a Distinguished Pro- their work towards build- versities to fight against so- fessor of American Studies ing an American society cial justice is not enough and at Trinity College. In the with greater social justice. needs to be taken further. lecture, Baldwin was de- 2020 was a year that “Social reforms in universi- scribed as an Urbanist who brought to light inequali- ties will not do,” Roy said. studies racial foundations. ty and severe social justice In his book In the Shad- Ananya Roy is a Profes- issues. Racial discrimina- ow of the Ivory Tower sor of Urban Planning, So- tion in the most extreme Baldwin speaks on the dis- cial Welfare, and Geography amounts was happening all connect between higher edu- at University of California, across the United States cation and urban life. Urban Los Angeles (UCLA). Roy during this year. This is why universities are responsi- additionally serves as the many protestors were out on ble for gentrifying neigh- Meyer and Renee Luskin the streets during the sum- borhoods in order to enrich Chair in Inequality and De- mer of 2020, fighting against campuses and attract more mocracy at the UCLA Luskin police brutality. Black Lives students and profit. Private School of Public Affairs, Matter, an organization police forces are then also which is an organization which protests against po- in charge of targeting black with the intent of prompt- lice brutality and all racially and Latinx communities in a Album Review: Bone Music by The Last Artful, Dodgr TY DEERY ’22 Living at The Greenhouse-- / Die young, then you die of course--bars. The album spends much of its time CONTRIBUTING WRITER a popular spot for up and young.” Her ability to cre- introduces itself to the lis- grappling with painful sub- coming artists--was a boon ate an album that is at the tener with a fat sub bass on ject matter. The Last Artful, Slick R&B hooks, a dis- to Dodgr’s success. 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How- musical chops, creating an ever, her first full length entirely unique space that album was Bone Music, the world of music didn’t which came out in 2017 know it was missing. Her with the support of her dreamy production style longtime producer Neil Von provides a contrast to lyrics Tally. The album owes its which display a keen eye name to the Soviet era prac- for detail and storytelling. tice of bootlegging banned A self-assured and relaxed records using X-ray film. articulation finds strength Dodgr’s nasally intonation in the vulnerable subject and unapologetic focus on matter Dodgr covers. Dodgr the alienation of labor in took up a job at the North late stage capitalism is Post Journal in Humboldt equal parts piercing and re- post-graduation to make freshing. “All you ought to ends meet, all the while do is work / Knee pad keep CLAYTON COTTERELL / ROLLING STONE perfecting her pen game. to the dirt / Mine all lifelong The Last Artful, Dodgr’s 2017 album Bone Music is a masterful exercise in hip hop. Arts & Entertainment Instagram Art Accounts for Your Feed Enrichment

CAROLINE RICHARDS ’22 Although Instagram’s @poetryisnotaluxury ing through briefly if you movies, iconic movie A&E EDITOR general algorithmic struc- have a minute just to see quotes, collages of actors, ture may be working Poetry account (self-ex- it. For further reference, fun facts about film his- Although it has a de- against you, there are still planatory) that posts an Tyler the Creator is a big tory, or behind-the-scenes gree of status simply be- ways to tailor your feed impressive range of poems fan and based his home in photos. They also run a cause it has been around so that it brings you some and poets in short, digest- LA on a lot of their ideas. killer Instagram story a long time and has ob- certain degree of joy (per- ible displays. They don’t go with voting polls and vid- jectively high user num- haps even knowledge) out- overboard with the colors, @darkgloomyart eo moodboards which are bers, Instagram’s new side the clothing ads and graphics or general appear- fun to engage with. They update received a lot of the ten or so people whose ances, which I appreciate, Probably my favor- have a pretty good range backlash because it es- posts you care about seeing. and they don’t over-post so ite Instagram account of genre’s and eras as well, sentially transformed the The answer, in my hum- you won’t be overwhelmed of all time. Purely filled though they tend to keep otherwise creative social ble, largely irrelevant opin- every other hour by poems, with quite literally dark it pretty contemporary. media platform into a ion, lies in finding and fol- but you also won’t miss and gloomy art, mostly consumer-based/ad-based lowing art accounts. Even them on your feed. They paintings from the 18th @inspiredbyallthings algorithm that is, in my if you don’t know much also sometimes do collabo- and 19th centuries. Lots opinion, though I think about art or previously rations with poets (recent- of Goya and Grimshaw, Really well-curated, I’m speaking for the ma- enjoyed art to begin with, ly Ocean Vuong), or they and heavy on the Rus- very relaxing modern pho- jority here, 1) difficult to there are so many well- might emphasize a specif- sian landscape paintings tography account. They navigate and 2) incredibly run, niche art accounts on ic poet one week (recently (rightfully so given the have their asthetic down annoying to spend time on Instagram that are worth Lucille Clifton). If you like theme). They keep it sim- to a science, but not in because of its emphasis following; it’s arguably poetry you should definite- ple and post once a day, the exhaustive-influencer on tailored ads and brand one of the only things this ly follow this account, and and the quality is always way that plagues the Ins- promotions which get in app is good for anymore. if you don’t like poetry, high and worth looking tagram explore page and the way of the stuff we ac- There’s something pro- stop reading and get help. at several times over. It makes you want to throw tually want to see: literally foundly refreshing about weirdly doesn’t make me up. They don’t post prod- just the accounts we fol- Instagram accounts that @__dreamspaces feel sad and gloomy, it just ucts but they do include low. Given the simplicity of aren’t trying to sell you makes me appreciate the (and tag) some really cool that request, you’d think something, convince you of Really wacky, utopian universal human experi- artists and photographers it wouldn’t be too hard for something, or brag to you themed architectural and ence of pain and suffer- which do so you can choose Instagram to comply, but about something. That be- interior design posts. Mild- ing. Somehow this is both to look into those further alas, why show them what ing said, here are my top ly trippy and psychedelic reassuring and humbling. if you feel inclined. I al- they want to see when you five art or creatively-cen- but definitely not in the an- ways like when they come can bombard them with tered accounts to check noying, Amazon wall-tap- @cinephile.club up on my page each day disturbingly specific ads out in your spare time, estry way if you catch my and I’ve found other re- for products they thought though I encourage you drift. It’s very well curated A classic for my mov- ally interesting creative about an hour ago and to do your own searching and fun. Even if you don’t ie lovers out there. They accounts from this page. make a larger profit? Fair based on your interests. decide to follow them, I always post great stuff, Highly recommend at enough, I guess. However! I promise it’s worth it. would recommend scroll- be it clips from famous least scrolling through. Liz’s Weekly Bangers: Slime Language 2 Edition

LIZ FOSTER ’22 BITS & PIECES EDITOR 1. “Came and Saw” (feat. Rowdy Rebel) Young Thug’s original Slime Language earned “Came and Saw” is raucous, letting Rowdy Rebel carry the track with his rambunctious flow. Thugger’s very the rapper the title of “rock own “Veni, Vidi, Vici” stands out among the twenty-three tracks that stretch Slime Language 2 into its lengthy star” from Exclaim! mag- hour and fifteen minutes. Young Thug is given one verse to dole out bars about his designer belts and expensive azine following its 2018 cars while also insulting a competitor’s private. How bold do you have to be to criticize a PJ? release. The compilation album featured other big names from Thugger’s 2. “WokStar” (feat. very own YSL Records including, but not limit- Strick and Skepta) ed to: Gunna, Lil Baby, I’m a sucker for a Skepta feature for inexplicable and Lil Uzi Vert. Young reasons. I’ve allowed my bizarre interest in the British Thug successfully became rapper to cloud my judgment for a variety of songs. a monolith in the modern “Show Out” off of Kid Cudi’s latest LP, Man on the rap scene; his discography Moon III: The Chosen, is unfortunately one of my stretches over twenty proj- favorites. “WokStar” similarly dragged me in with its ects with his career debut flashy verse from Skepta. Strick hops on the track to having been over ten years praise the imprint of 300 Entertainment as an “elite” ago—a feature on rapper record label. The song’s title is a sneaky reference as Cash Out’s track “I Got it alters the spelling of “Wockhardt,” a combination of It.” Thugger, née Jeffrey promethazine and codeine that forms the elusive lean Lamar Williams, slime-d that has been rocking the rap scene over the decade. and S.L.A.T.T.-ed his way to stardom—the latter is an acronym for “Slime Love All the Time.” Slime 3. “Trance” Language 2 is the rapper’s sophomore compilation (feat. Karlae and Yung Bleu) and a mixed bag of bangers and borderline-garbage. To This hard-hitting tune lets Karlae’s sweet and salty voice glide over a snare riddled production. She’s equal parts the right-hand side of this cocky and confident as she tells the listener how she “need[s] baguettis on [her] wrist.” Badazz Music Syndicate article, you can find a few signee Yung Bleu takes over to brag about how he’s booked his lover an appointment for a “new ass and titties.” highlights from the album. It’s a fun, car-ride worthy record that allows the two women to shine across the song. 10 APRIL 20, 2021 Weekly Skylights: The Tripod Looks to the Clouds

JOEY CIFELLI ’23 A&E EDITOR

(Left) In twilight, we find ourselves caught in the center of a pane of glass, held between fingers of Sun, Moon, soft darkness, dull light. A time when the sharp edges and corners of our world grow weary. The Sun, which welds shut the door to mystery, is not so fiery anymore. Cracks open and out crawl the nameless parts of reality, which shriv- el and die under definition. They roost atop our world’s laws, bending them a hair away from their usual uniformity. The fun is in seeing what comes along to fill in the gaps. Certainly, it is uncertain.

April 12, 2021. 8.2/10.

(Right) On days such as this, when there is a stark and asym- metrical formation of clouds, we might observe them and question their origin. We have a pretty good idea that these things are made of water, and that is pleasing in itself. The water molecules making up these fibrous bunches have been all around the world, in our oceans, in our bathtubs, even inside our own bodies. Millions of years, and here they are, for us to observe. Now they’re gone, and the arrangement captured here will never exist again. One minis- cule speck on an infinitely large, infinitely chaotic canvas. What a beautiful world we live in.

April 13, 2021. 8.2/10.

(Left) It was another stormy night. The sea raged and roiled in the darkness, smashing black waves like krakens against the jut- ting coastal rocks. The lighthouse stood above the chaos. Further above the moon shone, its moonlight soft and muted through the nighttime clouds, and whatever drops of light that came through were quickly swallowed by the turbulent waters. The grass was black, the soil black, even the air itself felt dark and thin, as if at any moment it would fade away completely. The only substantial light in the scattered coastline came from the old lighthouse. It was not the white, commanding light of the tower’s guidelights, but something gentler. A warm, golden light that felt rich and substantial against the wispy air, like honey pouring into rubbing alcohol.

April 14, 2021. 8.4/10.

(Right) The light popped and burbled and dripped against the coarse stones of the lighthouse. It was alive, and wherever it touched the darkness shattered into pieces and cool warmth flowed into the space that was left. The boy in the window watched the light with wonder as it spilled out of his room into the night. He pressed the tips of his toes into the carpet and pressed his face against the glass. His breath fogged the glass and sealed the light inside, and once more the darkness seeped into the air. And in the always dark, in the pitch night, sound it- self was swept behind the curtains, and nothing breathed, nor buzzed, nor clicked in the silence that swallowed the old lighthouse by the sea.

April 16,2021. 8.4/10.

To view this week’s photos in full color, check out the digital edition of the Tripod at www.trinitytripod.com Bits & Pieces Young Republicans Club Declare 50 Years of Women at the Summit “A Good Stopping Point” for Campus inum hair.” They cited this LIZ FOSTER ’22 ity” supported this idea, their perpetrator, enough words “diversity and inclu- oppressive issue as a par- BITS & PIECES EDITOR positing that the recent so to leave the campus sion.” (This article is a sa- ticularly convincing reason celebration of “50 for the either by dropping out or tirical, exaggerated parody Trinity College’s Young for women to leave the Col- Next 50” was “a little pre- quickly transferring. Per- from this paper’s dedicated Republicans Club raised lege in the upcoming year. sumptious” in assuming haps fifty years is enough humor section and does a controversial suggestion A suggestion posed the fifty recipients could to cultivate a campus for not incliude legitimate among a plethora of new by other members of lay the groundwork for a students and by students. quotes from any members proposals from clubs and the student body includ- new generation of women. After all, what is Trinity of the YRC on campus individual students. The ed relocating the female Hopefully, there re- without a homogenous stu- or their representatives. club believes the recent members of the Class of mains a future for women dent body cloaked in the Please don’t sue me, LOL.) events celebrating the past 2025 to a different insti- at the Summit. But hey, fifty years of women at- tution depending upon what’s the worst thing that tending the College. They their qualifications as a could happen? On a cam- argue that five decades is “woman in STEM.” Jobs pus facing a rape-culture “more than enough time” in the science, technology, crisis--one deemed an epi- for women to have earned engineering, and mathe- demic by some members of a sufficient education. matic sectors fall under the student body--who’s to “We think women de- this coveted career type. say that women shoudn’t serve a space to learn, but Defying the stereotype of just get up and leave? not here. Maybe they can “women suck at science Some students find them- head to Mass and check and math,” these women selves terrified of seeing out Holyoke or Smith, ya are deemed worthy of be- know?” said one anony- ing forcibly transferred mous member of the club. to instituions like Stony In fact, every member we Brook and Rochester Insti- spoke to asked if they could tute of Technology. Those be quoted anonymously. with liberal arts interests However, these members will be sent straight to one were more than happy to of the Five Colleges, Wes- offer said quotes. Another leyan, Bard, or Skidmore. student reflected on the One student explained idea, calling it a “good way that “there’s a lot of room to navigate the complicated for women, but we just issues surrounding women don’t find it necessary on this campus. Though here. A boy’s club stand- they made no other men- ing as literal Ivory Tower tion of women’s experienc- above the city of Hartford, es on campus, be it with as- it’s not illogical for Trini- sault or unfair treatment ty College to expel women in the classroom, the club from its campus.” Many did make reference on the members of the contro- Unrelated to article above: The future of Trinity’s dining options looms precar- “desperate need to conform versial Facebook group iously in the future. Who will be the next victim? with orange skin and plat- “Alumni for a Better Trin-

A Thank You from the Tripod ’s Favorite Editor

LIZ FOSTER ’22 BITS & PIECES EDITOR

I cannot end the semester’s print issues without acknowledging how much fun it’s been writing Bits & Pieces. Even if only five people on campus read the Tri- pod, I’ve been able to boost my own ego--and that’s what really matters. Though few others wrote a word of this section, I’d like to give a formal thanks to: our Executive Board for giving me a space to spill my stupid bits; Bud- get Committee for letting me finesse an extra $3,000 to write absolute bullshit; and the small, but powerful, group of readers who made me think that what I pub- lish is worthwhile. Thank you for the semester, and as a wise Austrian terminator once said: “I’ll be back.” Read this copy or our editorial board will shoot a Ban- tam in front of Bishop Brownell as the clock strikes midnight. We will be hosting an after party barbecue in the Jackson Basement following the slaughter. 12 BITS & PIECES What Your COVID-19 Vaccine Says About You: Hospital Grade Horoscopes From The C.D.C. Moderna: Sexy Pfizer: Pragmatic You’re sexy, straight up. You’ve got a dump You might be a little fruity, but so are truck immune system and are more than ready most of us. You’re an adventurous per- to sleep your way “Shot Girl Summer.” Good for son, but the need to stick to the prover- you, you’ve earnedthis.Your music taste manages bial “stuff you know”—thanks, High to stretch from the drill sounds of Brooklyn to the School Musical—takes over sometimes. indie tunes of southern California. You’re proba- You don’t need to fit in, you’re better bly a fire sign (Saggitarius, Leo, or Aries). than that! Take a walk on the wild side some time soon: get the Patagonia fleece instead of the Goose jacket. You’re prob- ably an air sign (Libra, Gemini, and Aquarius).

Johnson & Johnson: The Underdog

You’re slept on for sure. People underes- timate your abilities, but this just let’s you shock them with your success. You’re des- tined to be a CEO, but try your best not to be the new Mark Zuckerberg. You’re probably a water sign (Pisces, Scorpio, and Cancer. You also have a 7/7,000,000 chance of causing a blood clot! APRIL 20, 2021 Long Walk Memes for Overheard at Trin: LinkedIn Networking Teens The Best and Brightest of the Bants

“I’m not sure if I feel like shit from getting the vaccine or if it was the 4Loko” -The Quad

“I’m a member of the Varsity Quadding Team.” -The Quad (again)

“I’d give top for a C-.” -The Long Walk

“It smells like K2 in these halls.” -North Campus Think you can write something funnier? Help us out.

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[email protected] or tripod.domains.trincoll. edu/news-tips/ BITS & PIECES 14 Investigative Research Reveals that Trinity College Professors Do, In Fact, Operate on Separate Time Zone a treacherous place for ute stretches into two to to establish a true sense the Professor Standard LIZ FOSTER ’22 learning in this era of the three minutes. This dis- of equality among profes- Timezone and return to BITS & PIECES EDITOR online. I’m not alone among covery is a scientific mir- sors and the student body, Eastern Standard time In the, now elusive, my peers in despising the acle and something that the former group must like the rest of the cam- real world classroom set- hybrid and online-only twenty-first century soci- end their war on Eastern pus and the entire state of ting, the end of class is classes that populate many ety has yet to encounter Standard Time at stu- Connecticut. It’s a battle often signaled by the shuf- a student’s schedule. It’s in a world that ponders dent expense. There is no worth fighting and a war fling of papers and pencils impossible to pay attention the existence of parallel point in fighting what has worth winning. Move on and redressing one’s self to a screen filled with my universes and timelines. already been established from this damned path of with whatever hoodie or professor and peers’ fac- A revolutionary exper- as a harmful practice. On ignoring analog and digi- jacket was worn to class. es aligned in a perfectly ence breaking the fabric behalf of all students, I tal time-tellers alike. I beg Though a professor may spaced grid. Participation of time in space exists on call for the elimination of of you, check the watch. scorn this tactic, it is none- is awkward and forced our very own campus! theless effective in making and many sessions are However, this new de- sure class sessions end at filled with extended paus - velopment does not come the correct time. Howev- es left to be filled by voic - without a plethora of er, the transition to Zoom es that refuse to unmute faults. The perception that class challenges this clas- themselves. If you were to one minute is actually at sic method of escaping the Google “awkward silence,” least double its length cre- hellish grasp of academia. a Zoom meeting should ates a hazardous academic In nearly class that I’ve show up as the first result. environment as it creates had online thus far, the Nonetheless, the end of a a detrimental class room professor has failed to no- class period remains the experience for students. tice that the period has most persistent problem All too often, I’ve found come to a close. When a to emerge in the Zoom-era. myself in the scariest of class ends at 3:55 P.M., it The Tripod theorized situations: a class that ends at 3:55--not 3:56, not that the failures of these had gone over its designat- 3:57, or 3:58. Technical- professors could be more ed period by a whopping ly, this is more of a “bang than just a simple inabil- five minutes. I propose it for your buck” as time, ity to check the clock. Not should be a Class B felony, quite literally, costs mon- ending class on time is a crime that could a profes- ey in the world of college just a symptom of a wid- sor ten to fifteen years in tuition. And yet, the sen- er problem. Research re- the slammer and fines at sation of being digitally vealed exactly what our least hitting the five dig- trapped in a class leaves team suspected: the exis- it mark. It’s unfair to ex- one vulnerable, afraid, tence of a separate time tend a time period beyond and begging to speak the zone specifically for pro - what it should be in favor inevitable “Thank you! fessors. of someone’s personal per- A diagram of the different timezones. One can see that Bye!” while clicking the It’s true, if one posseses ception. Inconsiderate be- shining red Leave Meet- a Master’s or Doctorate, havior from students is not Professor Standard Time falls between London and ing button and shutting they earn a position in a tolerated, so why should a Tokyo’s respective zones. The PST (no, not that one) is the laptop screen in a fury. universe of their own— faculty member be treated the only time to have altered minutes rather than full College has become one in which a single min- any differently? In order hours. Trinity to Explore New and Controversial “True Diversity Initiative”: Project Unicorn

HUGH JANUS ’1823 cro-segmentation strategy, and lesser-emphasized di- the plan specifically tar- versity: ideological diver- COLLEGE JESTER gets applicants who were sity,” McChicken added. In a climate of hy- previously overlooked. In Project Unicorn has per-partisanship, skyrock- addition to new money, this sent waves across the coun- eting costs, and mounting includes untapped markets try, shocking both the world student debt, the trustees such as students who iden- and academica to their core. of Trinity College have an- tify as high achievers, who Professor of Post-Modern nounced an aggressive new score well on standardized Neo-Marxist Anti-Colonial program that focuses on tests, or who may even be Studies Dr. Phil McRib diversity in all its forms. politically conservative. called Project Unicorn “the The plan is being her- McCracken added, “It’s most shocking thing to alded as a first among the quite possibly the most ever exist on this planet.” 11 NESCAC schools that ambitious project in the “It’s even worse than the have all been focused en- history of higher ed. We’re Red Skull from the Mar- tirely on what many call calling it Project Unicorn.” vel Comics,” McRib added. a narrow interpretation Chair of the Board The Tripod spoke with of diversity. “Race is one of Trustees Dr. Phil Mc- Professor of Clandestine important way of looking Chicken ’69 indicated that Chemistry Walter White, at the issue, but true di- the Trustees see Project a member of the Project versity has many facets,” Unicorn as a shift away Unicorn committee, to get commented trustee Phil from critical race theory to his thoughts on the matter. McCracken ’58. “For exam- what they call “critical ace White remarked that “per- ple, we’re not just looking theory,” in that they are haps looking at individu- at old money any longer. looking for “ace” students als as individuals rather For the first time ever, --in other words, they are than their group identity we’re also targeting new looking to admit students is the right path forward.” money … but we still want based on merit. In addi- White was forced into exile the old money, of course.” tion, Project Unicorn will and hiding following these Described as a mi- “focus on the lesser-known comments to the Tripod. SPORTS Weekend Recap: The Tripod Provides a Summary of Every Game Played During this Past Week, Apr. 12

ANNA BAUER ’23 lati ’22 finished with a 75 goals and Samantha Booma first game 7-0, then lost the in their events! This team SPORTS EDITOR and came in second over- ’22, and Ives each scored second one 2-8. In the first is scheduled to compete all; rookie Jack Godin ’24 two. Ellie Kirkpatrick ’22 game, Jordan Stephan ’22 again on Sat., Apr. 24. Although the College finished with a 78, - com scored the 15th goal, min- game could not have been Appearing in their first had to cancel multiple ing in fifth overall. These imizing Trinity’s defeat more perfect as she threw meet of the 2021 season, games this semester, this Bantams are scheduled to only one point, 16-15. a two-hit shutout, in addi- women’s track and field weekend was still very to play again on Apr. 24 The men’s tennis team tion to six strikeouts and finished in fourth place busy for spring sports! against Williams College. faced Connecticut College, one walk. Meanwhile, Trin- on Saturday Apr. 17. The Baseball was sched- On Apr. 17, the women’s for a second time, on Apr. ity had 14 offensive hits Bantams had multiple uled to play Bates College lacrosse team faced Hamil- 17, and won once again, and Samantha Witmer first-place finishes,- in on Saturday, however, the ton College. Losing by just 6-3! This was the first offi- ’21 and Cassidy Schiff ’21 cluding Emma Buckley game was postponed. The one point, the Bantams, cial NESCAC contest of the hit 3-for-4, and Michaela ’21 in the 200-meter dash, team was also scheduled No. 15 in the nation, fell season for the team, and Russell ’23 and Hannah Cate Kneebone ’24 in the to play Oswego State and to 2-1, and Hamilton, No. they took home the victo- Zukowsi ’21 both hit two. 400-meter dash, Kamila Bates College again on Sun- 24, rose to 2-1. 14 minutes ry, winning four of the six These Bantams are now 1-3 Zygadlo ’23 in the discus, day, but again the Bates left on the clock in the sec- singles matches and two of this spring, winning their and the 4x400 meter relay game was postponed, and ond half and the Bantams the three doubles matches. first game since May 2019. team also took first. These Oswego State was canceled. were trailing Hamilton 10- On Apr. 18, they played The next day, Apr. 18, Bantams will also com- They are scheduled to next 6. Closing this gap to 10-9, again, but this time against the team played Tufts Uni- pete again for their second play on Apr. 24 against Col- the Bantams scored three Bates College where they versity twice, losing both appearance on Apr. 24. by College. The men’s hock- times in 90 seconds: Lily lost their first match of the times 0-6 and then 4-5. In The women’s soccer ey team had games sched- Ives ’23 scored first, then season, 3-6. The Bantams the second game, the Ban- team also played this week- uled on Apr. 17 and Apr. 18 Lilliana Khoshroshahi won one out of the three tams played nine innings end and faced Wesleyan against Hamilton College, ’22, followed by Christine doubles matches, and two against the Jumbos. Re- University on Apr. 18, and but both were cancelled. Taylor ’22 with her fourth of the six single matches. gardless, the team will be lost 1-4. The Bantams will On Saturday, Apr. 17, goal of the game. Each Nevertheless, the team will back in action on Apr. 24 have their next opportuni- the men’s golf team faced team rattled off another be back in action this up- as they face Bowdoin Col- ty to win on Apr. 23 against Tufts and Amherst on shot after this, ending the coming Saturday, Apr. 24 lege twice that afternoon. Springfield College. Mean- Saturday at noon where game with a score of 11-10, and will face Colby College. On Sunday, Apr. 18, while, the men’s soccer they came in first of three. and Hamilton the winner. Just like the men’s men’s track and field faced team was supposed to face Ending with a team score The day after, on Sun- team, the women’s ten- Tufts University, Connecti- Western New England Uni- of 301, Blake Carrick ’21 day, the women’s lacrosse nis team faced Connecti- cut College, and Wesleyan versity on Apr. 17, but this led the Bantams to victo- team played against the cut College on Apr. 17 and University. Placing second game was cancelled, and so ry with a 72. Max Edmin- Wesleyan University Car- Bates College on Apr. 18 in their season opener, only they are next scheduled to ster ’23 and Nicholas Li dinals, ranked No. 13, and and the same outcome oc- towing behind Tufts, the play on Apr. 30 against the ’23 were just two strokes again lost by only one point, curred. The women won 8-1 Bantams ended with 132 University of Saint Joseph. behind Carrick, tying for falling 2-2 overall and 0-2 against Connecticut, but points and saw many spec- While the men’s la- third with 75 each. Beat- in the conference. Mean- lost 1-8 against Bates. Win- tacular performances by a crosse team has not played ing Tufs University by two while, the Cardinals rose ning two of the three dou- number of Bantams. Rookie since Mar. 23 due to the strokes and Amherst Col- to 2-2 overall and 2-1 in the bles matches and then all Ethan Wilkie ’24 and Kin- need to cancel or postpone lege by 46, this match was NESCAC. Throughout the six of the singles matches in nard Hughes ’22 brilliantly games, the men’s lacrosse a great win to say the least! entire 60-min game, nei- straight sets, the Bantams stole first place, with Wilk- team are scheduled to The men’s golf team ther team led by more than sailed into their win over ie in the discus throw and play this Sunday, Apr. 25, also played in the Univer- three goals, and in the first Connecticut College, mark- Hughes in the long jump. against Hamilton College sity of Hartford Invita- half, the two teams alter- ing their first NESCAC vic- Travis Martin ’23 and Tim and the Tripod has been tional on Sunday Apr. 18, nated a one-goal lead until tory of the season. Howev- Lautenbach ’22 also scored informed that two brothers where they faced Fairfield seven minutes remained of er, on Sunday, the Bantams the two top spots in the will potentially be battling University and Siena Col- the first half and the- Car also lost their first match of 1,500-meter run, with times at the face off position at lege. Finishing 1 shot shy dinals broke the pattern, the season, falling 2-1 over- of 3:54.31 and 4:02.80, re- the start of the game. So, of second-place and 11 shy scoring again and bringing all. They are also sched- spectively. Meanwhile, Toby head out to the lacrosse of first-place, Trinity came the game to 9-7. Through- uled to next play on Apr. L’Esperance ’24, Kai Bailey field on Sunday to support in third place in this invi- out the game, Katrina An- 25 against Colby College. ’23, DeVante Reid ’22, and your fellow Bantams and tation, ending with a team gelucci ’21, one of the three The softball team also Erkin Verbeek ’21, Joshua see some friendly sibling total of 319. Maahim Gu- captains, scored six goals, faced Colby College twice Tayi ’24, and Robert Allen rivalry! All in all, come out while Taylor made four on Apr. 17. They won their ’22 all took second-place and support your Bantams! This Week in Sports at Trincoll... Men’s Track and Field Women’s Tennis v. Tufts Quad Meet Finished 2nd v. Bates College L, 8-1

Men’s Rowing Men’s Golf v. WPI Won Varsity Eight at University of Hartfod Tri-Match Finished 2nd

Men’s Tennis Women’s Lacrosse v. Bates College L, 6-3 v. Wesleyan University L, 16-15

Softball Women’s Soccer v. Tufts University L, 5-4 v. Wesleyan University L, 4-1 Inside Sports: Recap of All Games Held the Week of Trinity College April 12

This Week in Sports At Trincoll... Rowing Races Brown and Holy Cross Over Weekend course is reversed during the they took to the course and Brown as Holy Cross was into a solid rhythm down MATEO VASQUEZ ’21 spring season which allows the rain just began to come right on Trinity’s stern deck. the course, and very early SPORTS EDITOR for the rowers to now benefit down at the start of the race. At the 1,200 meter mark, on, stroke by stroke, began After a long and inter- from a tailwind allowing the It was almost ideal rac- Trinity attempted to move to walk on the WPI crew. By rupted week in code yel- boat to be slightly more set ing conditions, light rain to up on Brown, and although the time both crews reached low, athletic teams finally in the wind and conditions. keep the water flat, and then they narrowed the gap there the 1,000 meter mark (the received the long awaited Not to mention the increase a slight tail wind to acceler- was still a decent amount of halfway mark in the course) chance to compete against in speed from getting pushed ate the crew down the course. space that they would not the WPI crews were long other teams. This past week- along by the wind makes an Positioned in lane one, Trin- recover the rest of the race. gone and they had a consid- end, the men’s and wom- extreme difference in the ity had the best lane on the However, that move at the erable amount of open water en’s crew teams had their race results. Throughout this lake as it was protected from 1,200 meter mark allowed allowing for both boats to se- first spring races in almost weekend, the men’s team had any chance of a cross wind for them to gain open wa- cure the win and get betting two years. It was quite an the opportunity to race twice. that might disrupt the flow ter on Holy Cross and edge shirts from WPI. There is a amazing race weekend with Their first race on Saturday of the crew on its way down away from the crew giving lot to consider from this race a tail wind on the course in was the most difficult as they the course. Due to COVID them comfortable placing as as WPI is a long time row- Wooster, Massachusetts, were facing off against Holy procedures and the irregular- they approached the finish ing rival of Trinity and the a lot of the crews were just Cross and Brown University. ity of the racing season with line. At the end of the race, way both crews conducted flying down in the wind. The Brown is ranked as a top five COVID, a few changes were Brown broke a six minute 2k themselves on the water led course, which served as a team in the nation and has noticeable on the course. and ended with a final time to an amazing victory and head racing location during sent recent crews to Henley First, there were no buoys of 5:50, and Trinity finished demonstrates the program the fall season, usually has Royal Regatta in the past few to keep coxswains in their at 5:58. This is an amazing has made considerable im- a strong headwind during years. The varsity event was lane and under an unskilled mark of progression for the provements and develop- the fall races. However, the the race to watch that day as coxswain, another boat could program as they were able to ment since their last time get too close and wash out hang with a top five program racing two years ago. How- the lower crew. Secondly, as they made their way down ever, by far the best rowing quick starts. Quick starts can the course and demonstrated race of the day to watch was sometimes make or break a to others that they can get the women’s first varsity crew from the start one bad the job done. While they may boat. From the beginning, stroke off the starting se- have lost their betting shirts both crews came out strong quence and your boat is try- to Brown on Saturday, there and held an almost even line ing to fight to gain back the is a lot of room for improve- going down the course with distance from the mistake. ment and this performance neither crew in the lead. It On the other side of things, demonstrates that the pro- was pure stroke by stroke the coxswain does not have grams have developed into a as one moment Trinity’s bow anyone holding their boat in high level team that can take ball would slip ahead of the place and often another crew on higher end programs that other crews and then WPI can get the jump on the start the Bantams would not usu- would respond and even it from not being even, or as a ally face in their conference. right back out. As the crews coxswain, they do not have On Sunday, they returned neared the end of the race, as much time to adjust their to the course to take on the it was looking like a very point. Despite the irregu- home team, WPI, along with close race and right as there larities, Trinity showed up the Trinity College Women’s was 350 meters left in the strong from the start. From Team. Sunday’s race went race, WPI made their move. the beginning, the crew was quite differently from Satur- Slowly increasing their rate flying out in front ahead of day’s race. For one thing the and pressure per stroke and the other competition and style of racing on Sunday was began to walk away from the holding them in their place. different as it was straight Trinity crew. WPI just se- The first varsity was - defi duel racing (two boats lined cured the victory over Trinity nitely a sight to watch within up alongside one another). in the last half of the course the first few minutes of the This is often the classic and after a very intense stroke race. People from the side original 2k style of racing per stroke race that was very could witness and listen to and places a lot of pressure even down the entire course. the chaos of the race course. with the crew to either move It truly was a great experi- Brown came flying out away quickly off thestart ence to witness and see some at an incredibly high speed from your competition or risk great rowing. Both teams and sought to bury the oth- fighting for every inch down returned to Hartford after er crews early on in the race, the course. Both the first and an intense racing weekend then Trinity was right be- second varsity came out hot to hopefully beat Wesley- hind by five seconds trailing out of the start and settled an this upcoming Saturday.

Coming Up for Bantam Sports: Fri. Sat. Volleyball v. Wheaton College @ 6 pm Sotfball v. Bowdoin College @ 1 pm Women’s Lacrosse v. Wesleyan University @ 6 pm Women’s Track and Field v. Connecticut College, Tufts, and Wesleyan @ 11 am Women’s Soccer v. Springfield College SPORTS ILLUSTRATED @ 6:30 pm Oral Roberts University shows up no. 2 ranked Ohio State University in an upset game on Friday, Mar. 19.